There’s a lot of information (and misinformation) swirling about urinary tract infection (UTI) prevention – where should you even start?*
Well, how about here. Theralogix has been keeping up with urinary tract health research for decades, and we’ve used our expertise to become the #1 urologist-recommended supplement brand in the U.S.* And now, we’re passing our knowledge on to you – so let’s talk nutrients and urinary tract health.*
What is a UTI?
A UTI is a common type of infection that affects your urinary system, usually your bladder or urethra (the tube that carries urine from your bladder to outside your body). UTIs occur when bacteria (usually E. coli) find a way into your urethra and make themselves at home in your urinary system.*
Once you have a UTI, the only cure is antibiotics. So, preventative care is key.
What nutrients help support urinary tract health?*
Beyond proper hygiene and hydration, there are a couple nutrients that have been shown to promote urinary tract health: cranberry proanthocyanidins (PACs) and d-mannose.*
Cranberry
Cranberries are the only fruit known to contain plant compounds called “soluble A-type PACs.” Why does that matter?
Well, soluble PACs bind to E. coli bacteria and prevent them from sticking to the urinary tract. Research shows that you need at least 36 mg of soluble PACs to optimize urinary tract health.*
While 8-10 ounces of cranberry juice cocktail or 2-3 ounces of pure, unsweetened cranberry juice may be effective, many choose to take a cranberry supplement instead to avoid added sugar and ensure a standardized dose of cranberry and soluble PACs. Hold tight – we'll come back to cranberry supplements soon.
D-mannose
Cranberry has been recommended for years, and there’s quite the body of research to back it up. Although research focused on d-mannose and its role in urinary tract health is a little more novel, the results are promising.*
D-mannose is a type of simple sugar that naturally occurs in your body, and it’s also found in fruits and vegetables. Studies show that d-mannose helps flush bacteria from the urinary tract to support overall urinary tract health.*
What products does Theralogix offer to support urinary tract health?
Theralogix has formulated a line of evidence-based, independently content certified urinary tract health supplements.* Let’s take a look at each one to help you determine which one may be best for you.
When it comes to cranberry, the proof is in the PACs. TheraCran One contains 500 mg of cranberry extract with 36 mg of soluble PACS per capsule to prevent recurrent UTIs.**
Using a whole cranberry extract means that it contains soluble PACs from the juice portion of the cranberry, plus insoluble PACs from the rest of the cranberry – and research suggests that using both types of PACs may result in multi-modes of benefit.*
And, because it’s independently content certified, you can be sure it delivers the research-backed dose of PACs.* That’s key.
Plus, you can’t beat a daily dose of one capsule per day.
Mannose One provides 2,000 mg of d-mannose powder in one daily packet to promote urinary tract health.* It can be taken by itself or paired with TheraCran One.
Which brings us to our UTI Prevention Bundle.*
The UTI Prevention Bundle combines TheraCran One (one capsule per day) and Mannose One (one packet per day) at a discounted price point.* Because cranberry and d-mannose flush bacteria from the urinary tract in two unique ways, taking them together provides the most comprehensive protection.*
TheraCran Max provides a combination of cranberry extract and d-mannose in one product. Each daily dose (2 capsules) delivers 40 mg of soluble cranberry PACs plus 1,000 mg of d-mannose.
Those seeking the most comprehensive approach to urinary tract health and don’t mind taking two separate products per day would benefit most from the UTI Prevention Bundle.* But, TheraCran Max is ideal for those that are looking for broad-spectrum protection in just one supplement.*
If you’re still struggling to figure out which product may be best for you to support urinary tract health, talk to your doctor. Keeping them in the loop is essential to dial in your prevention strategy and keep UTIs at bay.*
**Limited scientific evidence shows that by consuming 500 mg each day of cranberry dietary supplement, healthy women who have had a urinary tract infection (UTI) may reduce their risk of recurrent UTI.